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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.68, 1,274.70 and 676.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.68, 1,274.70 and 676.36 is: 933.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.68 : 1,274.70 = 676.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.68/1,274.70 = 676.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.68x = 1,274.70 × 676.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.68x = 862,156.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,156.09/923.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.39

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